Thursday, February 22

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursdays, from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Through this course led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson, you will come to appreciate how technology undergirds history, defining and shaping daily life, social structure, and how humans find meaning in the world. Dr. W. Bernard Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia, where he directs the Engineering Business Program. After each DVD lecture there will be a brief discussion period.

February 22 Lectures:

Waterwheels and Clocks. The waterwheel was the first major energy source beyond human muscle and animal labor, which freed people to perform more sophisticated tasks. Meanwhile, the development of the mechanical clock redefined our sense of time.

Pagodas and Cathedrals. Explore the evolution of the pagoda and the cathedral

Thursday, February 22

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Thursday, February 22 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman (Jacob Trembley). Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. Also starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. Rated PG. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Friday, February 23

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, February 23 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman (Jacob Trembley). Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. Also starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. Rated PG. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Monday, February 26

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, February 26 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Join Adventure Travel Specialist Heidi Sheldon, and learn how Adventure Travel has expanded beyond the National Parks and beyond appealing only to elite athletes. Active travel companies now cater to a wide range of abilities and interests for people in every age bracket – including seniors – and are offered on every continent in nearly every country. Get off the Beaten Path and come learn what it means to be active on your vacation and how adventure is the new buzzword in the travel industry. To receive an email remainder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, February 20

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Ages 3 to 5. Tuesday, February 20 at 11:00am. Online registration required. Join Miss Nicola the puppeteer for a fun-filled variety puppet show! There’ll be stories, songs, games, props, and of course, lots and lots of meet-and-greets with puppets. Who knows what fuzzy friends will come out to join us? Get ready to sing and dance along.

Thursday, February 22

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Ages 5 to 7. Thursday, February 22 at 3:30pm. This program is booked. Please call (914)834-2281 x 4 to be put on a wait list. Come to the library to celebrate Deckawoo Drive’s favorite porcine wonder! We’ll explore the stories, play piggy games, pig out on Mercy Watson’s favorite snack and create a Mercy Watson craft.

Friday, February 23

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Pre-walking Babies. Friday, February 23 at 9:30am. Online registration required. Heats begin at 9:30. On your mark, get set… crawl! Join us for the slowest race in library history as babies crawl to the finish line in honor of the Olympics. Each participant will be given a Larchmont Public Library onesie.

Friday, February 23

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ages 2 to 4. Friday, February 23 at 11:00am. EVENT FULL. Join us for a big party as we run the Library Olympic torch up the ramp, light the library flame and have music and dancing for the opening ceremony.

Sunday, February 18

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, February 22

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grades 6 and up. Thursday, February 22 from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. We’ll set up the Wii U and xBox and bring out games like Uno, King of Tokyo and Jenga. We’ll have pizza too. Come join the fun.

Sunday, February 25

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, March 1

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Grades 6 and up. Thursdays, March 1, 8, 15 from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room (The LOFT, 3/1 only). Online registration required – Participants must be able to attend all three sessions. Embroidery on denim, popular in the 1960s, is trendy again. Join us to make an embroidered fabric patch of your own design. Learn basic stitches and use your patch to embellish denim clothing or turn it into a small wall hanging.